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2. Mechanical Properties and Microstructure of Extruded 2198 Al-Li Alloy Bars
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Zhao, Tian-zhang, Fan, Zhi-xian, Peng, Hao-yun, Chen, Hong-ran, and Zhang, Shi-hong
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3. Association between dietary diversity changes and frailty among Chinese older adults: findings from a nationwide cohort study
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Xiao-Meng Wang, Wen-Fang Zhong, Yi-Tian Zhang, Jia-Xuan Xiang, Huan Chen, Zhi-Hao Li, Qiao-Qiao Shen, Dong Shen, Wei-Qi Song, Qi Fu, Jian Gao, Zi-Ting Chen, Chuan Li, Jia-Hao Xie, Dan Liu, Yue-Bin Lv, Xiao-Ming Shi, and Chen Mao
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Frailty ,Dietary diversity changes ,Older adults ,Cohort study ,Nutrition. Foods and food supply ,TX341-641 ,Nutritional diseases. Deficiency diseases ,RC620-627 - Abstract
Abstract Background Dietary diversity has been suggested as a potential preventive measure against frailty in older adults, but the effect of changes in dietary diversity on frailty is unclear. This study was conducted to examine the association between the dietary diversity score (DDS) and frailty among older Chinese adults. Methods A total of 12,457 adults aged 65 years or older were enrolled from three consecutive and nonoverlapping cohorts from the Chinese Longitudinal Healthy Longevity Survey (the 2002 cohort, the 2005 cohort, and the 2008 cohort). DDS was calculated based on nine predefined food groups, and DDS changes were assessed by comparing scores at baseline and the first follow-up survey. We used 39 self-reported health items to assess frailty. Cox proportional hazard models were performed to examine the association between DDS change patterns and frailty. Results Participants with low-to-low DDS had the highest frailty incidence (111.1/1000 person-years), while high-to-high DDS had the lowest (41.1/1000 person-years). Compared to the high-to-high group of overall DDS pattern, participants in other DDS change patterns had a higher risk of frailty (HRs ranged from 1.25 to 2.15). Similar associations were observed for plant-based and animal-based DDS. Compared to stable DDS changes, participants with an extreme decline in DDS had an increased risk of frailty, with HRs of 1.38 (1.24, 1.53), 1.31 (1.19, 1.44), and 1.29 (1.16, 1.43) for overall, plant-based, and animal-based DDS, respectively. Conclusions Maintaining a lower DDS or having a large reduction in DDS was associated with a higher risk of frailty among Chinese older adults. These findings highlight the importance of improving a diverse diet across old age for preventing frailty in later life.
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4. Small molecule α-methylene-γ-butyrolactone, an evolutionarily conserved moiety in sesquiterpene lactones, ameliorates arthritic phenotype via interference DNA binding activity of NF-κB
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Kegang Linghu, Wenqing Cui, Taiqin Li, Yueting Tuo, Dasong Wang, Huiqi Pan, Tian Zhang, Ligen Lin, Hua Yu, Xiaoxia Hu, Haiyang Li, and Xiangchun Shen
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α-Methylene-γ-butyrolactone ,Rheumatoid arthritis ,NF-κB p65 ,Synovial microenvironment ,Sesquiterpene lactones ,Therapeutics. Pharmacology ,RM1-950 - Abstract
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an inflammatory disease accompanied by abnormal synovial microenvironment (SM). Sesquiterpene lactones (SLs) are the main anti-inflammatory ingredients of many traditional herbs utilized in RA treatment. α-Methylene-γ-butyrolactone (α-M-γ-B) is a core moiety that widely exists in natural SLs. This study was designed to investigate the anti-arthritic potential of α-M-γ-B as an independent small molecule in vitro and in vivo. α-M-γ-B exhibited stronger electrophilicity and anti-inflammatory effects than the other six analogs. α-M-γ-B inhibited the production of pro-inflammatory mediators via repolarizing M1 macrophages into M2 macrophages. The transcriptome sequencing suggested that α-M-γ-B regulated the immune system pathway. Consistently, α-M-γ-B attenuated collagen type II-induced arthritic (CIA) phenotype, restored the balance of Tregs-macrophages and remodeled SM via repolarizing the synovial-associated macrophages in CIA mice. Mechanistically, although α-M-γ-B did not prevent the trans-nucleus of NF-κB it interfered with the DNA binding activity of NF-κB via direct interaction with the sulfhydryl in cysteine residue of NF-κB p65, which blocked the activation of NF-κB. Inhibition of NF-κB reduced the M1 polarization of macrophage and suppressed the synovial hyperplasia and angiogenesis. α-M-γ-B failed to ameliorate CIA in the presence of N-acetylcysteine or when the mice were subjected to the macrophage-specific deficiency of Rela. In conclusion, α-M-γ-B significantly attenuated the CIA phenotype by directly targeting NF-κB p65 and inhibiting its DNA binding ability. These results suggest that α-M-γ-B has the potential to serve as an alternative candidate for treating RA. The greater electrophilicity of α-M-γ-B, the basis for triggering strong anti-inflammatory activity, accounts for the reason why α-M-γ-B is evolutionarily conserved in the SLs by medical plants.
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5. GBA-AAV mitigates sleep disruptions and motor deficits in mice with REM sleep behavior disorder
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Ying Chen, Wei-Ye Xie, Dong Xia, Mu-Tian Zhang, Yan-Rui Sun, Wen-Xiang Duan, Yun Shen, Fen Wang, Wei-Min Qu, Zhi-Li Huang, and Chun-Feng Liu
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Neurology. Diseases of the nervous system ,RC346-429 - Abstract
Abstract Sleep disturbances, including rapid eye movement sleep behavior disorder (RBD), excessive daytime sleepiness, and insomnia, are common non-motor manifestations of Parkinson’s disease (PD). Little is known about the underlying mechanisms, partly due to the inability of current rodent models to adequately mimic the human PD sleep phenotype. Clinically, increasing studies have reported that variants of the glucocerebrosidase gene (GBA) increase the risk of PD. Here, we developed a mouse model characterized by sleep–wakefulness by injecting α-synuclein preformed fibronectin (PFF) into the sublaterodorsal tegmental nucleus (SLD) of GBA L444P mutant mice and investigated the role of the GBA L444P variant in the transition from rapid eye movement sleep behavior disorder to PD. Initially, we analyzed spectral correlates of REM and NREM sleep in GBA L444P mutant mice. Importantly, EEG power spectral analysis revealed that GBA L444P mutation mice exhibited reduced delta power during non-rapid eye movement (NREM) sleep and increased theta power (8.2–10 Hz) in active rapid eye movement (REM) sleep phases. Our study revealed that GBA L444P-mutant mice, after receiving PFF injections, exhibited increased sleep fragmentation, significant motor and cognitive dysfunctions, and loss of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra. Furthermore, the over-expression of GBA-AAV partially improved these sleep disturbances and motor and cognitive impairments. In conclusion, we present the initial evidence that the GBA L444P mutant mouse serves as an essential tool in understanding the complex sleep disturbances associated with PD. This model further provides insights into potential therapeutic approaches, particularly concerning α-synuclein accumulation and its subsequent pathological consequences.
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6. Dust reduction technology of supersonic coaxial aerodynamic atomization
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Tian ZHANG, Xinsheng MU, Shaocheng GE, Sheng LI, Linquan TONG, Shuang TAO, and Changyou WANG
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respirable coal dust ,spray dust reduction ,supersonic coaxial atomization ,dynamic micro-fog ,graded dust reduction efficiency ,Geology ,QE1-996.5 ,Mining engineering. Metallurgy ,TN1-997 - Abstract
In the process of coal mining, a large amount of respirable dust is generated, which seriously endangers the miners’ health. As the most widely used dust reduction technology, the spray technology has the advantages of high efficiency and cleanliness, but the existing spray technology does not have a strong ability to capture respirable dust, and the atomization efficiency is low. In order to solve those problems, the supersonic coaxial aerodynamic atomization technology was developed. The atomization characteristics of the technology were studied by experimental and numerical simulations, and the dust reduction characteristics of supersonic water drawing siphon aerodynamic atomization and supersonic coaxial atomization were compared based on the self-designed dust reduction experimental platform. At the same time, the dust separation experiment of the two technologies revealed the sedimentation mechanism of dust under the action of supersonic dynamic micro-fog curtain. The results show that under different aerodynamic pressures, the coaxial probe water injection method adopted by the supersonic coaxial atomization dust reduction device greatly reduces the energy loss of the probe structure on the supersonic flow field, significantly improves the atomization efficiency, and produces a large number of high-speed droplets below 11 μm with an uniform spatial distribution, and the particle size is reduced by 12%−50% compared with the siphon atomization device, forming a large-scale high-speed fine fog area in the spray flow field. The coupling effect of the droplet field and the dust field can be characterized by the instantaneous dispersion of the dust and determined by the distribution characteristics of the droplet field. At different times, the variation trend of the graded dust reduction efficiency in each particle size interval is different, and the contribution to the total dust reduction efficiency under different pressures is also different. The large-scale high-speed fine mist generated by the supersonic coaxial atomization technology is easy to capture respirable dust, and the classification efficiency of PM0−PM2.5 is more than 75%, and the maximum is 90%. The increase of pressure enlarges the range of high-speed fine mist, which is conducive to the capture of fine particles. During the confined space migration of dust-containing airflow, the sedimentation process of dust under the action of supersonic dynamic micro-fog curtain can be divided into droplet dust capture area, condensation and sedimentation area, and evaporation escape area. The different behaviors and concentration distributions of fog droplets and dust in different regions are the results of the drag migration of spray airflow and airborne wind flow, the capture of high-speed micro-fog collision, the condensation and settlement of fog droplets, and the weight loss of fog droplet evaporation.
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7. ATP6V0A1-dependent cholesterol absorption in colorectal cancer cells triggers immunosuppressive signaling to inactivate memory CD8+ T cells
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Tu-Xiong Huang, Hui-Si Huang, Shao-Wei Dong, Jia-Yan Chen, Bin Zhang, Hua-Hui Li, Tian-Tian Zhang, Qiang Xie, Qiao-Yun Long, Yang Yang, Lin-Yuan Huang, Pan Zhao, Jiong Bi, Xi-Feng Lu, Fan Pan, Chang Zou, and Li Fu
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Abstract Obesity shapes anti-tumor immunity through lipid metabolism; however, the mechanisms underlying how colorectal cancer (CRC) cells utilize lipids to suppress anti-tumor immunity remain unclear. Here, we show that tumor cell-intrinsic ATP6V0A1 drives exogenous cholesterol-induced immunosuppression in CRC. ATP6V0A1 facilitates cholesterol absorption in CRC cells through RAB guanine nucleotide exchange factor 1 (RABGEF1)-dependent endosome maturation, leading to cholesterol accumulation within the endoplasmic reticulum and elevated production of 24-hydroxycholesterol (24-OHC). ATP6V0A1-induced 24-OHC upregulates TGF-β1 by activating the liver X receptor (LXR) signaling. Subsequently, the release of TGF-β1 into the tumor microenvironment by CRC cells activates the SMAD3 pathway in memory CD8+ T cells, ultimately suppressing their anti-tumor activities. Moreover, we identify daclatasvir, a clinically used anti-hepatitis C virus (HCV) drug, as an ATP6V0A1 inhibitor that can effectively enhance the memory CD8+ T cell activity and suppress tumor growth in CRC. These findings shed light on the potential for ATP6V0A1-targeted immunotherapy in CRC.
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8. Human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells derived-exosomes on VEGF-A in hypoxic-induced mice retinal astrocytes and mice model of retinopathy of prematurity
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Xiao-Tian Zhang, Bo-Wen Zhao, Yuan-Long Zhang, and Song Chen
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human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells ,retinal astrocytes ,retinopathy of prematurity ,vascular endothelial growth factor ,hypoxia inducible factor ,Ophthalmology ,RE1-994 - Abstract
AIM: To observe the effect of human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells (hUCMSCs) secretions on the relevant factors in mouse retinal astrocytes, and to investigate the effect of hUCMSCs on the expression of vascular endothelial growth factor-A (VEGF-A) and to observe the therapeutic effect on the mouse model of retinopathy of prematurity (ROP). METHODS: Cultured hUCMSCs and extracted exosomes from them and then retinal astrocytes were divided into control group and hypoxia group. MTT assay, flow cytometry, reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) and Western blot were used to detect related indicators. Possible mechanisms by which hUCMSCs exosomes affect VEGF-A expression in hypoxia-induced mouse retinal astrocytes were explored. At last, the efficacy of exosomes of UCMSCs in a mouse ROP model was explored. Graphpad6 was used to comprehensively process data information. RESULTS: The secretion was successfully extracted from the culture supernatant of hUCMSCs by gradient ultracentrifugation. Reactive oxygen species (ROS) and hypoxia inducible factor-1α (HIF-1α) of mice retinal astrocytes under different hypoxia time and the expression level of VEGF-A protein and VEGF-A mRNA increased, and the ROP cell model was established after 6h of hypoxia. The secretions of medium and high concentrations of hUCMSCs can reduce ROS and HIF-1α, the expression levels of VEGF-A protein and VEGF-A mRNA are statistically significant and concentration dependent. Compared with the ROP cell model group, the expression of phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3K)/protein kinase B (AKT)/mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) signal pathway related factors in the hUCMSCs exocrine group is significantly decreased. The intravitreal injection of the secretions of medium and high concentrations of hUCMSCs can reduce VEGF-A and HIF-1α in ROP model tissues. HE staining shows that the number of retinal neovascularization in ROP mice decreases with the increase of the dose of hUCMSCs secretion. CONCLUSION: In a hypoxia induced mouse retinal astrocyte model, hUCMSCs exosomes are found to effectively reduce the expression of HIF-1α and VEGF-A, which are positively correlated with the concentration of hUCMSCs exosomes. HUCMSCs exosomes can effectively reduce the number of retinal neovascularization and the expression of HIF-1α and VEGF-A proteins in ROP mice, and are positively correlated with drug dosage. Besides, they can reduce the related factors on the PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling pathway.
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9. ECPNet: An Enhanced Curve Perception Network for Lane Detection.
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Yunzuo Zhang, Yuxin Zheng, Cunyu Wu, Tian Zhang, and Yameng Liu
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10. Transformer Model with Multi-Type Classification Decisions for Intrusion Attack Detection of Track Traffic and Vehicle.
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Quanlong Guan, Tian Zhang, Yu Qin, Yuyu Zhou, Yangguang Zhu, Yuansheng Zhong, Xiujie Huang, Zhifei Duan, Zhefu Li, Changjiang Liu, and Xiaofeng Wu
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11. Deeply Reinforcing Android GUI Testing with Deep Reinforcement Learning.
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Yuanhong Lan, Yifei Lu, Zhong Li, Minxue Pan, Wenhua Yang 0001, Tian Zhang 0001, and Xuandong Li
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12. Comprehensive Semantic Repair of Obsolete GUI Test Scripts for Mobile Applications.
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Shaoheng Cao, Minxue Pan, Yu Pei 0001, Wenhua Yang 0001, Tian Zhang 0001, Linzhang Wang, and Xuandong Li
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13. Exploring and Improving Code Completion for Test Code.
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Tingwei Zhu, Zhongxin Liu, Tongtong Xu, Ze Tang, Tian Zhang 0001, Minxue Pan, and Xin Xia 0001
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14. Data-Dependent LSH for the Earth Mover's Distance.
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Rajesh Jayaram, Erik Waingarten, and Tian Zhang
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15. CFinDEE: A Chinese Fine-Grained Financial Dataset for Document-Level Event Extraction.
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Tian Zhang, Maofu Liu, and Bingying Zhou
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16. Decentralized Flocking Algorithm of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Swarm System with Obstacles.
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Tian Zhang, Jiunn Yea Ng, and Vin Cent Tai
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17. A longitudinal study of sexual activity and influencing factors in breast cancer patients during treatment in the Southwest of China: a trajectory analysis model
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Tian, Zhang, Xiaolu, Zhang, Jing, Yang, Min, Wen, Jiaqian, Liao, Shouli, Chen, Yingyin, Wang, Xiaoyuan, Deng, Xiaoyan, Liu, and Guorong, Wang
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18. Leptin receptor neurons in the ventral premammillary nucleus modulate emotion-induced insomnia
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Xiang-shan Yuan, Zhe Xiang, Jian-bo Jiang, Fang Yuan, Mu-tian Zhang, Kai-ying Zhang, Zhao-yi Chen, Wei-min Qu, Wen-sheng Li, and Zhi-li Huang
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Cytology ,QH573-671 - Published
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19. An empirical study of combinational load forecasting in a city power company of China
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Tian Zhang, Yue Pan, Lihua Huang, and Xinhui Zhong
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Combinational load forecast ,Small samples ,Time series analysis ,Robust forecasting system ,Dynamic model selection ,Electrical engineering. Electronics. Nuclear engineering ,TK1-9971 - Abstract
It is known that load forecasting plays an important role for the smart grids and mostly, the users have the combinational load forecast demands with different time-scales. However, due to various internal or external factors, such as poor management, the available load data set is limited. Therefore, the problem becomes as the high-precision combinational load forecast at different time-scales but with limited valid datasets. In this paper, taking the work in a city power company of China as an example, an empirical study for this problem is considered and then a robust forecasting system is built. The forecasting models are designed and screened and then constructed a model library for the system. In order to improve the robustness of the designed system, a mean absolute percentage error (MAPE) based dynamic model selection method is proposed and finally the performance of the system is verified on the State Grid Chongqing Company of China. The results indicate that our designed multi-temporal-spatial-scales load forecast system can dynamically select the best model for different demands, which demonstrates that the build system is an effective and reliable system-level solution. In particular, for the annual based load forecast, 80% of the industries in the considered city have a MAPE less than 5%, while the MAPE of the whole city is less than 2.160%; for the monthly based load forecast, 87% of the industries in the considered city have a MAPE less than 10%, while the MAPE for the whole city is less than 3.755%. In addition, for the annual based forecast, GM(1,1) is mostly used for the industry-based forecasts, but the model with the highest average forecast accuracy is LR-ER. While for region-based forecasts, the mostly selected models are GM(1,n) and AR. For the monthly based forecast, GM(1,1)-SI and FOA-HW have a higher average accuracy than other models for both industries- and region-based forecasts, respectively.
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20. The spatial effect of low-carbon development of regional industries driven by the digital economy: evidence from Chinese cities
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Tian Zhang and Rong Zhang
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History of scholarship and learning. The humanities ,AZ20-999 ,Social Sciences - Abstract
Abstract Utilizing data that encompass municipalities and regions within China at the prefectural level and beyond, spanning the period from 2012 to 2021, this study employed the spatial Durbin model to assess the spatial spillover impact of the digital economy in propelling low-carbon advancement within regional physical industries. This investigation elucidates the spatial spillover mechanism that underlies the low-carbon evolution of regional industries catalyzed by the digital economy and offers nuanced insights. The findings delineate the following observations: (1) The digital economy propels the low-carbon progression of indigenous physical industries and stimulates the low-carbon development of proximate regions’ physical industries through discernible spatial spillover effects. (2) The spatial spillover ramifications of the digital economy manifest a substantive correlation with urban attributes, including geographical positioning, population size, and market integration levels. Notably, municipalities situated in the southeast coastal region, those characterized by larger population sizes, and those exhibiting heightened market integration levels show greater spatial spillover effects attributable to the digital economy. (3) The safeguarding of intangible asset equity property, a pivotal institutional underpinning for fostering digital economic development, amplifies the spatial spillover effect of the digital economy in propelling low-carbon development within regional industries. (4) As geographical and spatial distances expand, the spatial spillover effect of the digital economy attenuates, indicating a diminishing influence with increasing spatial separation.
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21. A novel hybrid model for species distribution prediction using neural networks and Grey Wolf Optimizer algorithm
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Hao-Tian Zhang, Ting-Ting Yang, and Wen-Ting Wang
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Medicine ,Science - Abstract
Abstract Neural networks are frequently employed to model species distribution through backpropagation methods, known as backpropagation neural networks (BPNN). However, the complex structure of BPNN introduces parameter settings challenges, such as the determination of connection weights, which can affect the accuracy of model simulation. In this paper, we integrated the Grey Wolf Optimizer (GWO) algorithm, renowned for its excellent global search capacity and rapid convergence, to enhance the performance of BPNN. Then we obtained a novel hybrid algorithm, the Grey Wolf Optimizer algorithm optimized backpropagation neural networks algorithm (GNNA), designed for predicting species’ potential distribution. We also compared the GNNA with four prevalent species distribution models (SDMs), namely the generalized boosting model (GBM), generalized linear model (GLM), maximum entropy (MaxEnt), and random forest (RF). These models were evaluated using three evaluation metrics: the area under the receiver operating characteristic curve, Cohen’s kappa, and the true skill statistic, across 23 varied species. Additionally, we examined the predictive accuracy concerning spatial distribution. The results showed that the predictive performance of GNNA was significantly improved compared to BPNN, was significantly better than that of GLM and GBM, and was even comparable to that of MaxEnt and RF in predicting species distributions with small sample sizes. Furthermore, the GNNA demonstrates exceptional powers in forecasting the potential non-native distribution of invasive plant species.
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22. Helicobacter pylori disrupts gastric mucosal homeostasis by stimulating macrophages to secrete CCL3
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Yan-Fei Wei, Xue Li, Meng-Ran Zhao, Si Liu, Li Min, Sheng-Tao Zhu, Shu-Tian Zhang, and Si-An Xie
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Helicobacter pylori ,Gastritis ,Macrophage ,CCL3 ,Medicine ,Cytology ,QH573-671 - Abstract
Abstract Background Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is the predominant etiological agent of gastritis and disrupts the integrity of the gastric mucosal barrier through various pathogenic mechanisms. After H. pylori invades the gastric mucosa, it interacts with immune cells in the lamina propria. Macrophages are central players in the inflammatory response, and H. pylori stimulates them to secrete a variety of inflammatory factors, leading to the chronic damage of the gastric mucosa. Therefore, the study aims to explore the mechanism of gastric mucosal injury caused by inflammatory factors secreted by macrophages, which may provide a new mechanism for the development of H. pylori-related gastritis. Methods The expression and secretion of CCL3 from H. pylori infected macrophages were detected by RT-qPCR, Western blot and ELISA. The effect of H. pylori-infected macrophage culture medium and CCL3 on gastric epithelial cells tight junctions were analyzed by Western blot, immunofluorescence and transepithelial electrical resistance. EdU and apoptotic flow cytometry assays were used to detect cell proliferation and apoptosis levels. Dual-luciferase reporter assays and chromatin immunoprecipitation assays were used to study CCL3 transcription factors. Finally, gastric mucosal tissue inflammation and CCL3 expression were analyzed by hematoxylin and eosin staining and immunohistochemistry. Results After H. pylori infection, CCL3 expressed and secreted from macrophages were increased. H. pylori-infected macrophage culture medium and CCL3 disrupted gastric epithelial cells tight junctions, while CCL3 neutralizing antibody and receptor inhibitor of CCL3 improved the disruption of tight junctions between cells. In addition, H. pylori-infected macrophage culture medium and CCL3 recombinant proteins stimulated P38 phosphorylation, and P38 phosphorylation inhibitor improved the disruption of tight junctions between cells. Besides, it was identified that STAT1 was a transcription factor of CCL3 and H. pylori stimulated macrophage to secret CCL3 through the JAK1-STAT1 pathway. Finally, after mice were injected with murine CCL3 recombinant protein, the gastric mucosal injury and inflammation were aggravated, and the phosphorylation level of P38 was increased. Conclusions In summary, our findings demonstrate that H. pylori infection stimulates macrophages to secrete CCL3 via the JAK1-STAT1 pathway. Subsequently, CCL3 damages gastric epithelial tight junctions through the phosphorylation of P38. This may be a novel mechanism of gastric mucosal injury in H. pylori-associated gastritis.
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23. Study on sodium alginate modified waste incineration bottom ash-slag-based gelling sealing materials
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Guolan DOU, Heda JIAN, Xiaoxing ZHONG, Botao QIN, Gen LIU, and Tian ZHANG
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sodium alginate ,waste incineration bottom ash ,gelling material ,air sealing ,fire prevention ,Geology ,QE1-996.5 ,Mining engineering. Metallurgy ,TN1-997 - Abstract
To address the issues of shrinkage cracking, high energy consumption and high carbon emission of traditional cement-based sealing materials, the authors investigated the use of sodium alginate (SA) crosslinking metal ions to prepare SA modified alkali activated waste incineration base ash (MSWI-BA) -granulation blast furnace slag (GBFS) based gaging plugging material (SWM). The optimal water-solid ratio was determined by evaluating compressive strength and setting time to be 0.4. The influence of SA modification on the high temperature resistance of the gelling material was investigated by analyzing the compressive strength, shrinkage rate, and fracture morphology of the gelling material at different temperatures. The results showed that after SA modification, the high temperature resistance improved, the surface cracks on the modified cementable material were significantly reduced after heating, and the shrinkage rate was reduced by 26.5% compared to that before modification. The residual compressive strength is still as high as 17.25 MPa after heating at 400 ℃. Combined with microscopic morphology, pore structure properties, and thermal analysis experiments, the generation mechanism of SA modified gelling material was examined. The results revealed that the SA modified MSWI-BA-GBFS based gelling material refines pore size and reduces pore volume via coordination crosslinking of SA and Ca2+/Al3+ and the synergistic effect of the silico-aluminate covalent network, thus maintaining the matrix structure's integrity after heating, improving cracking properties. The simulation findings suggest that the leakage plugging performance of SA modified MSWI-BA-GBFS based gelling material with water solid ratio 0.4 is superior to that of mining cement-based material, demonstrating a better leakage plugging performance. The development of SA modified MSWI-BA-GBFS based gelling plugging material not only provides an effective way for the resource utilization of municipal waste incineration bottom ash, but also provides a type of environmental protection fire-fighting material with high compressive strength, anti-shrinkage cracking, and high temperature resistance, which can completely replace the traditional mine cement based plugging material.
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24. A therapeutic ERCP in an only 5.9 kg infant with obstruction jaundice using JF-260V duodenoscope
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Tian Zhang, Yijun Shu, Hao Weng, Mingzhe Weng, Ying Zhou, Wei Cai, and Xuefeng Wang
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ERCP ,Infant ,Biliary obstruction ,Pediatrics ,RJ1-570 - Abstract
Abstract Background Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) has found extensive use in pediatric patients; however, challenges persist in the application of therapeutic ERCP in infants. Case presentation This case report details the presentation of a 5.9-kilogram infant with obstructive jaundice and suspected hemolytic anemia who underwent ERCP to alleviate biliary obstruction. The infant was admitted due to clay-colored stools, jaundice, and liver injury. Ultrasound and magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) revealed dilation of the common bile duct (CBD) accompanied by the presence of stones. ERCP was conducted using a JF-260V duodenoscope under general anesthesia. Successful stone extraction and biliary drainage were achieved. Conclusions In centers with considerable expertise in ERCP and pediatric anesthesia, the use of a conventional adult duodenoscope for therapeutic ERCP in infants can be considered safe and feasible, provided careful and stringent patient selection criteria are applied. In the future, clear guidelines and standardized protocols for the indications and procedures of pediatric ERCP should be established.
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25. Design of 3D stacked wideband Wilkinson power divider based on rectangular micro‐coaxial process
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Li‐Jie Xu, Lang Xu, Cong‐Tian Zhang, Wen‐Jie Wu, Hong‐Lin Zhang, Yunpeng Lyu, and Bo Li
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microfabrication ,power dividers ,Telecommunication ,TK5101-6720 ,Electricity and magnetism ,QC501-766 - Abstract
Abstract Based on transmission line theory, a 4‐way wideband coupled‐line Wilkinson power divider is designed by the authors, operating from 6 to 18 GHz. It is established by using a novel manufacturing technology with 3D stacked micro‐coaxial line, realising attractive advantages of low insertion (IL) loss and compact size. The simulated result shows that the proposed power divider of 23.5 × 14.46 × 0.9 mm obtains a maximum IL of 0.42 dB over the entire operating band. Measured results are obtained by connecting this micro‐coaxial power divider with printed circuit board, showing that the proposed structure is suitable for microwave communication systems.
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26. Learning from Long-Tailed Noisy Data with Sample Selection and Balanced Loss
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Zhang, Lefan, Tian, Zhang-Hao, Zhou, Wujun, and Wang, Wei
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Computer Science - Machine Learning - Abstract
The success of deep learning depends on large-scale and well-curated training data, while data in real-world applications are commonly long-tailed and noisy. Many methods have been proposed to deal with long-tailed data or noisy data, while a few methods are developed to tackle long-tailed noisy data. To solve this, we propose a robust method for learning from long-tailed noisy data with sample selection and balanced loss. Specifically, we separate the noisy training data into clean labeled set and unlabeled set with sample selection, and train the deep neural network in a semi-supervised manner with a balanced loss based on model bias. Extensive experiments on benchmarks demonstrate that our method outperforms existing state-of-the-art methods.
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27. Proposal for Measurement of the Two-body Neutron Decay using Microcalorimeter
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Shuo, Zhang, Mougeot, Xavier, Song-Lin, Wang, Jian-Rong, Zhou, Wen-Tao, Wu, Jing-Kai, Xia, Rui-Tian, Zhang, and Le, Zhang
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High Energy Physics - Experiment ,Nuclear Experiment ,Physics - Atomic Physics - Abstract
The bound beta-decay (BoB) of neutron is also known as the two-body neutron decay, which is a rare decay mode into a hydrogen atom and an anti-neutrino. The state of neutrino can be exactly inferred by measuring the state of hydrogen atom, providing a possible pathway to explore new physics. However, this rare decay mode has not yet been observed so far since it was predicted in 1947. The challenge in observing this decay is not only that its cross section is extremely low, equivalent to about branching ratio of the order of $10^{-6}$ of the three-body decay, but also that the final-state hydrogen atom is neutral and has extremely low kinetic energy, which cannot be effectively detected. In this study, we propose a microcalorimeter-based scheme for measuring the kinetic energies of hydrogen atoms produced from BoB of ultracold neutrons, which has a great advantage in terms of accuracy of the energy measurement. In this study, first, several important issues that require rigorous considerations for the decay measurements and possible solutions are discussed. Then, the requirements of the neutron flux and the appropriate structure design of the microcalorimeter are present by theoretical calculations. In short, this paper outlines our proposed novel experimental scheme for observing the BoB mode, addressing the possible solutions to all the necessary problems.
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28. Effects of computerized working memory training on neuroplasticity in healthy individuals: A combined neuroimaging and neurotransmitter study
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Peng Fang, Yuntao Gao, Yijun Li, Chenxi Li, Tian Zhang, Lin Wu, Yuanqiang Zhu, and Yuanjun Xie
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Computerized working memory training ,ALFF ,VBM ,Neuroplasticity ,Neurotransmitter ,Healthy individuals ,Neurosciences. Biological psychiatry. Neuropsychiatry ,RC321-571 - Abstract
Working memory (WM) is an essential cognitive function that underpins various higher-order cognitive processes. Improving WM capacity through targeted training interventions has emergered as a potential approach for enhancing cognitive abilities. The present study employed an 8-week regimen of computerized WM training (WMT) to investigate its effect on neuroplasticity in healthy individuals, utilizing neuroimaging data gathered both before and after the training. The key metrics assessed included the amplitude of low-frequency fluctuations (ALFF), voxel-based morphometry (VBM), and the spatial distribution correlations of neurotransmitter. The results indicated that post-training, compared to baseline, there was a reduction in ALFF in the medial superior frontal gyrus and an elevation in ALFF in the left middle occipital gyrus within the training group. In comparison to the control group, the training group also exhibited decreased ALFF in the anterior cingulate cortex, angular gyrus, and superior parietal lobule, along with increased ALFF in the postcentral gyrus post-training. VBM analysis revealed a significant increase in gray matter volume (GMV) in the right dorsal superior frontal gyrus after the training period, compared to the initial baseline measurement. Furthermore, the training group showed GMV increases in the dorsal superior frontal gyrus, Rolandic operculum, precentral gyrus, and postcentral gyrus when compared to the control group. In addition, significant associations were identifed between neuroimaging measurements (AFLL and VBM) and the spatial patterns of neurotransmitters such as serotonin (5-HT), dopamine (DA), and N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA), providing insights into the underlying neurochemical processes. These findings clarify the neuroplastic changes caused by WMT, offering a deeper understanding of brain plasticity and highlighting the potential advantages of cognitive training interventions.
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29. Protocol for in vivo nucleic acid delivery utilizing the rolling microneedle electrode array
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Pengfei Wu, Tongren Yang, Dong Huang, Tian Zhang, Abid Naeem, Yingjie Ren, Yushu Wang, Zhihong Li, Yuanyu Huang, Yong Li, and Yuhua Weng
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biophysics ,molecular biology ,biotechnology and bioengineering ,Science (General) ,Q1-390 - Abstract
Summary: Electroporation temporarily enhances cell membrane permeability and promotes the absorption of external molecules. We have developed a device termed the rolling microneedle electrode array (RoMEA) that combines a densely arranged microneedle array of electrodes with rolling structures. Use RoMEA to create uniform skin micropores for efficient, low-damage transfection of nucleic acids over extended areas of the body. We describe in detail the design, fabrication, and assembly of the device and the application of in vivo electroporation of nucleic acids.For complete details on the use and execution of this protocol, please refer to Tongren Yang et al. 1 : Publisher’s note: Undertaking any experimental protocol requires adherence to local institutional guidelines for laboratory safety and ethics.
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30. Hematoporphyrin derivative-mediated photodynamic techniques for the diagnosis and treatment of chordoma
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Lei Li, Kai-lun Wei, Ming-song Liu, Qi-lin Wang, Tong-fei Zeng, Rui-zhe Chen, Xue-wei Xia, and Hong-tian Zhang
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Chordoma ,Hematoporphyrin derivative ,Photodynamic diagnosis ,Photodynamic therapy ,Apoptosis ,Medicine (General) ,R5-920 - Abstract
Background: Chordoma is a rare congenital low-grade malignant tumor characterized by infiltrative growth. It often tends to compress important intracranial nerves and blood vessels, making its surgical treatment extremely difficult. Besides, the efficacy of radiotherapy and chemotherapy is limited. The photosensitizer hematoporphyrin derivative (HPD) can emit red fluorescence under 405 nm excitation and produce reactive oxygen species for tumor therapy under 630 nm excitation. Herein, we investigated the effects of the photosensitizer hematoporphyrin derivative (HPD) on different cell lines of chordoma and xenograft tumors under 405 nm and 630 nm excitation. Methods: The photosensitizer hematoporphyrin derivative (HPD) and Two different chordoma cell lines (U-CH1, JHC7) were used for the test. The in vitro experiments were as follows: (1) the fluorescence intensity emitted by chordoma cells excited by different 405 nm light intensities was observed under a confocal microscope; (2) the Cell Counting Kit-8 (CCK-8) assay was performed to detect the effects of different photosensitizer concentrations and 630 nm light energy densities on the activity of chordoma cells. In the in vivo experiments, (3) Fluorescence visualization of chordoma xenograft tumors injected with photosensitizer via tail vein under 405 nm excitation; (4) Impact of 630 nm excitation of photosensitizer on the growth of chordoma xenograft tumors. Results: (1) The photosensitizers in chordoma cells and chordoma xenografts of nude mice were excited by 405 nm to emit red fluorescence; (2) 630 nm excitation photosensitizer reduces chordoma cell activity and inhibits chordoma xenograft tumor growth in chordoma nude mice. Conclusion: Photodynamic techniques mediated by the photosensitizer hematoporphyrin derivatives can be used for the diagnosis and treatment of chordoma.
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31. PTOV1 facilitates colorectal cancer cell proliferation through activating AKT1 signaling pathway
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Si-An Xie, Wen Zhang, Feng Du, Si Liu, Ting-Ting Ning, Nan Zhang, Shu-Tian Zhang, and Sheng-Tao Zhu
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PTOV1 ,AKT1 ,Colorectal cancer ,DNA methylation ,Proliferation ,P21 ,Science (General) ,Q1-390 ,Social sciences (General) ,H1-99 - Abstract
Background: Colorectal cancer is a predominant contributor to global cancer-related morbidity and mortality. The oncogene PTOV1 has been linked to various human malignancies, yet its specific role in CRC pathogenesis requires further elucidation. Methods: Our study used a comprehensive array of authoritative bioinformatics tools, such as TIMER, UCSC Xena, GEO, Human Protein Atlas, UALCAN, CIBERSORTx and others which used to investigate the complex effects of PTOV1 on gene expression profiles, diagnostic and prognostic biomarkers, tumor immunology, signaling pathways, epigenetic alterations, and genetic mutations. Gene expression validation was conducted using Western blot and qRT-PCR. The in vitro proliferative and migratory potentials of CRC cells were evaluated using CCK-8 assays, colony formation, and transwell migration assays, respectively. MSP was applied to assess the methylation status of the PTOV1 promoter region. Results: Our results reveal a significant association between increased PTOV1 expression, driven by promoter hypomethylation, and poor patient prognosis in CRC. Elevated PTOV1 levels were positively correlated with the enrichment of diverse immune cell subsets and immune-related molecules within the tumor microenvironment. In vitro assays demonstrated that PTOV1 knockdown markedly reduced CRC cell proliferation, colony formation, and migration, while ectopic PTOV1 expression had the opposite effect. Importantly, PTOV1 was shown to regulate the PI3K-AKT signaling pathway, significantly influencing the phosphorylation of AKT1 and the expression of cell cycle regulators P21 and P27. The pharmacological inhibition of AKT1 phosphorylation using MK2206 effectively counteracted the proliferative effects induced by PTOV1 overexpression. Conclusion: The ability of PTOV1 to enhance CRC cell proliferation via modulation of the AKT1 signaling pathway establishes it as a potential therapeutic target and a promising biomarker for prognostic stratification in CRC.
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32. Ganoderma lucidum polysaccharides reduce the severity of acute liver injury by improving the diversity and function of the gut microbiota
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Xiao-tian Zhang, Yue Yang, Chunlei Ji, Yujuan Fu, Xinyi Pu, and Guangyu Xu
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Ganoderma lucidum polysaccharides ,Intestinal flora ,Acute liver injury ,16S rRNA ,Inflammation ,Oxidative stress ,Science (General) ,Q1-390 ,Social sciences (General) ,H1-99 - Abstract
Acute liver injury (ALI) is an abnormal liver function caused by oxidative stress, inflammation and other mechanisms.The interaction between intestine and liver plays an important role in ALI, and natural polysaccharides can participate in the regulation of ALI by regulating the composition of intestinal flora. In this study, Ganoderma lucidum polysaccharide was used as the research object, and ICR mice were used to construct an acute liver injury model induced by carbon tetrachloride (CCl4). 16S rRNA sequencing technology was used to analyze the flora structure abundance and detect the changes of intestinal flora. The effective reading of 8 samples was obtained by 16S rRNA sequencing technology, and a total of 1233 samples were obtained. The results of alpha diversity analysis showed that the sequencing depth was sufficient, the abundance of species in the samples was high and the distribution was uniform, and the sequencing data of the samples was reasonable. Nine species with significant differences were screened out by abundence analysis of intestinal flora structure at genus level. Beta diversity analysis showed that species composition was different between the model group and the treatment group. Ganoderma lucidum polysaccharide can maintain the integrity of mucosal barrier by promoting the proliferation of intestinal epithelial cells and anti-oxidative stress injury, thereby improving the intestinal mucosal inflammation of mice, regulating intestinal flora, and effectively alleviating CCl4-induced acute liver injury.
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33. Effectiveness of seven oral traditional Chinese medicines against mild or moderate COVID-19: An updated systematic review and network meta-analysis
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Tian Zhang, Ting Li, Fei Zhao, Tongzhou Li, Miaomiao Zhang, and Pengfei Jin
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Traditional Chinese medicine ,Effectiveness ,Network meta-analysis ,COVID-19 ,Science (General) ,Q1-390 ,Social sciences (General) ,H1-99 - Abstract
Background: Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) is responsible for the outbreak of COVID-19 in Wuhan, China. As a highly infectious epidemic, SARS-CoV-2 rapidly evolves. Presently, COVID-19 coexists with humans, mainly with mild or moderate disease. The latest Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Treatment of COVID-19 (trial version of the 10th Edition) recommend several oral traditional Chinese medicines (TCMs) for treatment. This study aims to evaluate the evidence-based benefits of these TCMs as adjunctive therapies to conventional western medicine (CWM) for patients with mild or moderate COVID-19. Methods: We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis adhering to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines, utilizing the PRISMA checklist. We searched PubMed, Cochrane Library, Embase, CNKI, and Wan-Fang databases to retrieve randomized controlled trials and retrospective cohort studies of TCM in combination with CWM on the treatment of mild or moderate COVID-19 that were published as of December 25, 2023. A network meta-analysis using the frequency model was employed to evaluate the benefits of different interventions. Results: A total of 30 eligible studies, enrolling 4144 participants, utilized 7 marketed oral TCMs in China. Compared with CWM alone, the integration of TCMs with CWM can significantly reduce severe conversion rate. This combined approach also enhances the clinical effective rate, shortens the negative conversion time of nucleic acid, and improves both symptoms and blood biochemical markers in patients. The network meta-analysis provided preliminary evidence of the superiority of specific TCMs for various outcomes: Qingfei Paidu for raising the CT improvement rate and clinical effective rate, and shortening the negative conversion time of nucleic acid; Huashi Baidu for reducing severe conversion and improving cough; Xuanfei Baidu for improving fatigue; Jinhua Qinggan for improving fever; Lianhua Qingwen for shortening the recovery time of fatigue and cough; and Shufeng Jiedu for shortening the recovery time of fever. Conclusions: TCM in combination with CWM may be beneficial for patients with mild or moderate COVID-19. Each TCM may have distinct benefits in COVID-19.
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34. Corrigendum to 'Antidepressive effects of ginsenoside Rg1 via regulation of HPA and HPG axis' [Biomed. Pharmacother. 92 (2017) 962–971]
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Zheng Mou, Qian Huang, Shi-feng Chu, Mei-Jin Zhang, Jin-Feng Hu, Chen Nai-hong, and Jun-tian Zhang
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Therapeutics. Pharmacology ,RM1-950 - Published
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35. Pedagogical sentiment analysis based on the BERT-CNN-BiGRU-attention model in the context of intercultural communication barriers
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Xin Bi and Tian Zhang
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BERT ,CNN ,BiGRU ,Attention mechanism ,Human–computer dialogue ,Electronic computers. Computer science ,QA75.5-76.95 - Abstract
Amid the wave of globalization, the phenomenon of cultural amalgamation has surged in frequency, bringing to the fore the heightened prominence of challenges inherent in cross-cultural communication. To address these challenges, contemporary research has shifted its focus to human–computer dialogue. Especially in the educational paradigm of human–computer dialogue, analysing emotion recognition in user dialogues is particularly important. Accurately identify and understand users’ emotional tendencies and the efficiency and experience of human–computer interaction and play. This study aims to improve the capability of language emotion recognition in human–computer dialogue. It proposes a hybrid model (BCBA) based on bidirectional encoder representations from transformers (BERT), convolutional neural networks (CNN), bidirectional gated recurrent units (BiGRU), and the attention mechanism. This model leverages the BERT model to extract semantic and syntactic features from the text. Simultaneously, it integrates CNN and BiGRU networks to delve deeper into textual features, enhancing the model’s proficiency in nuanced sentiment recognition. Furthermore, by introducing the attention mechanism, the model can assign different weights to words based on their emotional tendencies. This enables it to prioritize words with discernible emotional inclinations for more precise sentiment analysis. The BCBA model has achieved remarkable results in emotion recognition and classification tasks through experimental validation on two datasets. The model has significantly improved both accuracy and F1 scores, with an average accuracy of 0.84 and an average F1 score of 0.8. The confusion matrix analysis reveals a minimal classification error rate for this model. Additionally, as the number of iterations increases, the model’s recall rate stabilizes at approximately 0.7. This accomplishment demonstrates the model’s robust capabilities in semantic understanding and sentiment analysis and showcases its advantages in handling emotional characteristics in language expressions within a cross-cultural context. The BCBA model proposed in this study provides effective technical support for emotion recognition in human–computer dialogue, which is of great significance for building more intelligent and user-friendly human–computer interaction systems. In the future, we will continue to optimize the model’s structure, improve its capability in handling complex emotions and cross-lingual emotion recognition, and explore applying the model to more practical scenarios to further promote the development and application of human–computer dialogue technology.
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36. EEG-based emotion recognition via improved evolutionary convolutional neural network.
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Lexiang Guo, Nan Li, and Tian Zhang
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37. An Interpretable Latent Denoising Diffusion Probabilistic Model for Fault Diagnosis Under Limited Data.
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Tian Zhang, Jing Lin 0001, Jinyang Jiao, Han Zhang, and Hao Li
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38. Multi-Scale Spatiotemporal Feature Fusion Network for Video Saliency Prediction.
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Yunzuo Zhang, Tian Zhang, Cunyu Wu, and Ran Tao 0003
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39. Deep Is Better? An Empirical Comparison of Information Retrieval and Deep Learning Approaches to Code Summarization.
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Tingwei Zhu, Zhong Li, Minxue Pan, Chaoxuan Shi, Tian Zhang 0001, Yu Pei 0001, and Xuandong Li
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40. Backscatter/FVC Space: A Method for Estimating Forest Growing Stock Volume Combining SAR and Optical Remote Sensing.
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Tian Zhang, Hao Sun 0003, Zhenheng Xu, Huanyu Xu, Dan Wu, and Jinhua Gao
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41. Text-Image Scene Graph Fusion for Multimodal Named Entity Recognition.
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Jian Cheng 0004, Kaifang Long, Shuang Zhang, Tian Zhang, Lianbo Ma, Shi Cheng, and Yinan Guo 0001
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42. Full-Scale Feature Aggregation and Grouping Feature Reconstruction-Based UAV Image Target Detection.
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Yunzuo Zhang, Cunyu Wu, Tian Zhang, and Yuxin Zheng
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43. Flexible Double-Layer Optical OFDM for IM/DD-Based Visible Light Communications.
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Huixin Zhang, Zabih Ghassemlooy, Maoren Wang, and Tian Zhang
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44. : Erasure-Coded Multi-Source Streaming for UHD Videos Within Cloud Native 5G Networks.
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Lingjun Pu, Jianxin Shi, Xinjing Yuan, Xu Chen 0004, Lei Jiao 0002, Tian Zhang, and Jingdong Xu
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45. Small molecule deoxynyboquinone triggers alkylation and ubiquitination of Keap1 at Cys489 on Kelch domain for Nrf2 activation and inflammatory therapy
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Ke-Gang Linghu, Tian Zhang, Guang-Tao Zhang, Peng Lv, Wen-Jun Zhang, Guan-Ding Zhao, Shi-Hang Xiong, Qiu-Shuo Ma, Ming-Ming Zhao, Meiwan Chen, Yuan-Jia Hu, Chang-Sheng Zhang, and Hua Yu
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Deoxynyboquinone ,Anti-inflammation ,Target ,Keap1/Nrf2 ,Alkylation ,Ubiquitination ,Therapeutics. Pharmacology ,RM1-950 - Abstract
Activation of nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) by Kelch-like ECH-associated protein 1 (Keap1) alkylation plays a central role in anti-inflammatory therapy. However, activators of Nrf2 through alkylation of Keap1-Kelch domain have not been identified. Deoxynyboquinone (DNQ) is a natural small molecule discovered from marine actinomycetes. The current study was designed to investigate the anti-inflammatory effects and molecular mechanisms of DNQ via alkylation of Keap1. DNQ exhibited significant anti-inflammatory properties both in vitro and in vivo. The pharmacophore responsible for the anti-inflammatory properties of DNQ was determined to be the α, β-unsaturated amides moieties by a chemical reaction between DNQ and N-acetylcysteine. DNQ exerted anti-inflammatory effects through activation of Nrf2/ARE pathway. Keap1 was demonstrated to be the direct target of DNQ and bound with DNQ through conjugate addition reaction involving alkylation. The specific alkylation site of DNQ on Keap1 for Nrf2 activation was elucidated with a synthesized probe in conjunction with liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry. DNQ triggered the ubiquitination and subsequent degradation of Keap1 by alkylation of the cysteine residue 489 (Cys489) on Keap1-Kelch domain, ultimately enabling the activation of Nrf2. Our findings revealed that DNQ exhibited potent anti-inflammatory capacity through α, β-unsaturated amides moieties active group which specifically activated Nrf2 signal pathway via alkylation/ubiquitination of Keap1-Kelch domain, suggesting the potential values of targeting Cys489 on Keap1-Kelch domain by DNQ-like small molecules in inflammatory therapies.
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46. Dilute Aqueous-Aprotic Electrolyte Towards Robust Zn-Ion Hybrid Supercapacitor with High Operation Voltage and Long Lifespan
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Shuilin Wu, Yibing Yang, Mingzi Sun, Tian Zhang, Shaozhuan Huang, Daohong Zhang, Bolong Huang, Pengfei Wang, and Wenjun Zhang
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Zn-ion supercapacitors ,Zn metal anode ,Electrolyte engineering ,Hydrogen bonds ,Solvation structures ,Technology - Abstract
Highlights A novel aqueous/aprotic electrolyte with low salt concentration (i.e., 0.5 m Zn(CF3SO3)2+1 m LiTFSI) demonstrated an expanded electrochemical window, which can simultaneously stabilize Zn metal anode and increase the operation voltage of Zn-ion hybrid supercapacitors. The coordination shell of the electrolyte induced by acetonitrile and LiTFSI can not only suppress the Zn corrosion and hydrogen evolution reaction but also promote the cathodic stability and ion migration, which is depicted by the density functional theory simulations together with experimental characterizations. The Zn-ion hybrid supercapacitor based on the developed electrolyte can operate within 0–2.2 V in a wide temperature range with an ultra-long lifespan (> 120,000 cycles).
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47. Ropivacaine as a novel AKT1 specific inhibitor regulates the stemness of breast cancer
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Lin Ding, Hui Jiang, Qiangwei Li, Qiushuang Li, Tian-Tian Zhang, Limeng Shang, Bin Xie, Yaling Zhu, Keshuo Ding, Xuanming Shi, Tao Zhu, and Yong Zhu
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Cancer stem cell ,Breast cancer ,Ropivacaine ,GGT1 ,NF-κB signaling pathway ,Neoplasms. Tumors. Oncology. Including cancer and carcinogens ,RC254-282 - Abstract
Abstract Background Ropivacaine, a local anesthetic, exhibits anti-tumor effects in various cancer types. However, its specific functions and the molecular mechanisms involved in breast cancer cell stemness remain elusive. Methods The effects of ropivacaine on breast cancer stemness were investigated by in vitro and in vivo assays (i.e., FACs, MTT assay, mammosphere formation assay, transwell assays, western blot, and xenograft model). RNA-seq, bioinformatics analysis, Western blot, Luciferase reporter assay, and CHIP assay were used to explore the mechanistic roles of ropivacaine subsequently. Results Our study showed that ropivacaine remarkably suppressed stem cells-like properties of breast cancer cells both in vitro and in vivo. RNA-seq analysis identified GGT1 as the downstream target gene responding to ropivacaine. High GGT1 levels are positively associated with a poor prognosis in breast cancer. Ropivacaine inhibited GGT1 expression by interacting with the catalytic domain of AKT1 directly to impair its kinase activity with resultant inactivation of NF-κB. Interestingly, NF-κB can bind to the promoter region of GGT1. KEGG and GSEA analysis indicated silence of GGT1 inhibited activation of NF-κB signaling pathway. Depletion of GGT1 diminished stem phenotypes of breast cancer cells, indicating the formation of NF-κB /AKT1/GGT1/NF-κB positive feedback loop in the regulation of ropivacaine-repressed stemness in breast cancer cells. Conclusion Our finding revealed that local anesthetic ropivacaine attenuated breast cancer stemness through AKT1/GGT1/NF-κB signaling pathway, suggesting the potential clinical value of ropivacaine in breast cancer treatment.
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48. Bioinspired Binickel Catalyst for Carbon Dioxide Reduction: The Importance of Metal–ligand Cooperation
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Yao Xiao, Fei Xie, Hong-Tao Zhang, and Ming-Tian Zhang
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Chemistry ,QD1-999 - Published
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49. High performance artificial visual perception and recognition with a plasmon-enhanced 2D material neural network
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Tian Zhang, Xin Guo, Pan Wang, Xinyi Fan, Zichen Wang, Yan Tong, Decheng Wang, Limin Tong, and Linjun Li
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Abstract The development of neuromorphic visual systems has recently gained momentum due to their potential in areas such as autonomous vehicles and robotics. However, current machine visual systems based on silicon technology usually contain photosensor arrays, format conversion, memory and processing modules. As a result, the redundant data shuttling between each unit, resulting in large latency and high-power consumption, seriously limits the performance of neuromorphic vision chips. Here, we demonstrate an artificial neural network (ANN) architecture based on an integrated 2D MoS2/Ag nanograting phototransistor array, which can simultaneously sense, pre-process and recognize optical images without latency. The pre-processing function of the device under photoelectric synergy ensures considerable improvement of efficiency and accuracy of subsequent image recognition. The comprehensive performance of the proof-of-concept device demonstrates great potential for machine vision applications in terms of large dynamic range (180 dB), high speed (500 ns) and low energy consumption per spike (2.4 × 10−17 J).
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50. Transcranial alternating current stimulation improves quality of life in Parkinson’s disease: study protocol for a randomized, double-blind, controlled trial
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Hong-yu Zhang, Ting-ting Hou, Zhao-hui Jin, Tian Zhang, Yi-heng Wang, Zi-hao Cheng, Yong-hong Liu, Jin-ping Fang, Hong-jiao Yan, Yi Zhen, Xia An, Jia Du, Ke-ke Chen, Zhen-zhen Li, Qing Li, Qi-ping Wen, and Bo-yan Fang
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Transcranial alternating current stimulation ,Parkinson’ s disease ,Multidisciplinary intensive rehabilitation treatment ,Randomized controlled trial ,Medicine (General) ,R5-920 - Abstract
Abstract Background The neural cells in the brains of patients with Parkinson’s disease (PWP) display aberrant synchronized oscillatory activity within the beta frequency range. Additionally, enhanced gamma oscillations may serve as a compensatory mechanism for motor inhibition mediated by beta activity and also reinstate plasticity in the primary motor cortex affected by Parkinson’s disease. Transcranial alternating current stimulation (tACS) can synchronize endogenous oscillations with exogenous rhythms, thereby modulating cortical activity. The objective of this study is to investigate whether the addition of tACS to multidisciplinary intensive rehabilitation treatment (MIRT) can improve symptoms of PWP so as to enhance the quality of life in individuals with Parkinson’s disease based on the central-peripheral-central theory. Methods The present study was a randomized, double-blind trial that enrolled 60 individuals with Parkinson’s disease aged between 45 and 70 years, who had Hoehn-Yahr scale scores ranging from 1 to 3. Participants were randomly assigned in a 1:1 ratio to either the tACS + MIRT group or the sham-tACS + MIRT group. The trial consisted of a two-week double-blind treatment period followed by a 24-week follow-up period, resulting in a total duration of twenty-six weeks. The primary outcome measured the change in PDQ-39 scores from baseline (T0) to 4 weeks (T2), 12 weeks (T3), and 24 weeks (T4) after completion of the intervention. The secondary outcome assessed changes in MDS-UPDRS III scores at T0, the end of intervention (T1), T2, T3, and T4. Additional clinical assessments and mechanistic studies were conducted as tertiary outcomes. Discussion The objective of this study is to demonstrate that tACS can enhance overall functionality and improve quality of life in PWP, based on the framework of MIRT. Additionally, it seeks to establish a potential correlation between these therapeutic effects and neuroplasticity alterations in relevant brain regions. The efficacy of tACS will be assessed during the follow-up period in order to optimize neuroplasticity and enhance its potential impact on rehabilitation efficiency for PWP. Trial registration Chinese Clinical Trial Registry ChiCTR2300071969. Registered on 30 May 2023.
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